33 Best Cafes near Carmel By The Sea

“I went here. I was so glad we ended up here. I asked a man down the street where to go for breakfast, and this place was the recommendation. Gabrielle, the hostess, was so inviting and amazing, and our server Cathy was great. Food was off the charts good. Was it expensive? Don't ask that question. Ask: Do I love and respect myself to have a life-altering breakfast experience? And it was for us. Thank you Lil Swissies.“

“From farm to fresh right on the plate; try the walnut apple salad and add chicken if you like. The atmosphere by the fire warms one inside and out.“

“They have good coffee here.“

“They have good coffee here.“

“Earthbound farms has been a must go to stop every fall for us. There is an amazing farm stand with cafe drinks, snacks, flowers and produce. There are photo op chairs and a kids tent and garden. I love the pumpkin sculptures and the different colors and sizes of pumpkins to pick from. Great family spot!!!“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“Amazing Mbjeu! Try it! Wonderful staff and their cocido is great too“

“We came to this bakery because I read about their pastries. Particularly, about their almond croissants, and how incredible they were.

If you're driving through, do make sure you stop to try both the almond and the ham and cheese croissant. They are truly spectacular. Something special and hard to find.

I was disappointed to see how snobby? Annoyed? everyone behind the counter was. But I guess when your food is so good, that's a luxury you can afford.“

“I eat here maybe 2 times a week. I always get the kabob wrap which is amazing!! The drinks are awesome too“

“I wanted to write the perfect review but I won't be able to do that. The people there were so nice and so warm. The location is in an old house in historic downtown Pacific Grove. But I can't let this go, the prices were high (as expected) and then they did the old trick of, "Did you want chorizo with that"....without telling you it's a $6 upcharge for two teaspoons added on top of your $17 plate of chiliquilies. So for $23, you get a full plate, I mean piled high of tortilla chips covered in a homemade red sauce (delicious). A table or teaspoonful of queso fresco per the recipe (delicious), two fried eggs, and sour cream on the side, (awesome). Most recipes for this dish that I've eaten will offer a choice of protein. Chorizo is a very common breakfast protein for this recipe. I would argue that it should be part of the recipe regardless but if you ask people, "Do you want chorizo on that?", many will say yes for the reasons I mentioned above. But when the bill comes watch out. It was a $6 upcharge to my $17 choice of breakfast. If it's an upcharge you have to tell me in advance. "Do I want it?", is one question. "Do I want it for the price you will charge me?", has to be a separate question. If it's some amount that high, an extra 1/3 of the price of my breakfast, then you shoudl feel extremely obligated to tell me how much. Don't make me feel like an a-hole bringing up your sketchy business upcharge practices to you in the middle of a super-packed breakfast/brunch rush when you hand me the bill. I didn't bring it up but I wanted to, very badly. As good as the meal was the experience left a bad taste in my mouth and more than a week later I'm still shaking my head about it. For a place that thrives on tourist and word-of-mouth business, there's no reason for this type of shady business antics which leads someone like me who otherwise really enjoyed this place to go to the trouble of leaving a bad review. I probably won't go back due to this.“

“Nice collection of Turkish sweets. Ambiance was great. There was a Turkish tea bar but we did not try it. Kids tried out 2 samples .. figs and pomegranate based flavor and they liked it. Later we decided to get a small pre cut assortment of the sweets. Price was $39.99 per pound .. a bit pricey !!! However the kids enjoyed the treats. And the turkish speaking lady and the gentleman behind the counter did make us feel welcomed. BTW Do ask for price of items you pick to buy as not every item is price tagged. Overall a positive experience!“

“Gloria the owner was such a breath of fresh air in the world today! Her restaurant feels like a cozy welcoming home.

The gyro sandwiches were so delicious. I highly recommend the hummus/babaganoush 10/10!!! Turkish coffee was a unique experience. We also enjoyed a fun game of mancala!

If you’re looking for a place that values community, delicious food, and supporting Palestine this is your place!“

“Such a great place ! Not only for the amazing shakes and teas, but for how amazingly sweet the whole staff is. They always greet you with the most friendly welcome. The shakes are so delicious! They come with inspiring quotes written on them, good vibes all around :) My favorites are the cake batter and the chocolate covered honeycomb, but they have amazing choices and sometimes festive montly specials ! They also do teas without caffeine for the kiddos , my daughter always asks for one. They also have tables with cards and Jenga so it's super kid friendly or if you're looking for a place to enjoy yourself.“

“I always have lunch at cafe del monte. The staffs are nice and kind. Especially the chef and the man who gets orders. Their cheeseburger is one of the best. I think there are 3 number one burger in LA. Innout, five guys and Cafe del monte. I highly recommend you to try their cheeseburger.“

“It was a great place to eat. We sat down fast after putting our name in and the staff was really nice. Overall the food was tasty and so will be back to try more of their menu items. So good Guy Fieri has visited here too and I can definitely see why!!! (:“

“Such good crepes, definitely recommend! Workers are kind and friendly. Quick service:)“

“This cafe is practical because you have a coffee right next to a computer zone, so pretty neat. On terms of service, you cant expect it to be best, expect to encounter the cashier with an attitude or to have your coffee not like you ordered. Other than that pretty good.“

“A great way to start a rainy Sunday morning. Sharing 1 savory /1 sweet crepe with your partner in crime. Absolutely delicious.“

“I love stopping by Alta for something to eat and a great tasting coffee!!“

“Food absolutely delicious.. Amazing service and very, friendly staff. Highly recommend and will be returning.“

“Was here a year ago! Hopefully I get to visit this cafe again soon but never too late to leave a recommendation am I right, Great customer service 10/10 everything. I strongly recommend this cafe.“

“fantastic baked goods and Greek Salad!“

“Always a beautiful experience. Staff is fabulous. We have a few Faves, like Sanjana, Tammy, Alda, Esteban, Roland. We’re treated very well and food is always very good. Locals meet and greet and it is fun to be recognized and appreciated. thanks everyone. We love coming in for a visit and lunch.“

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“Best pastries ever. Their chocolate croissants are my favorite“

“Love the green matcha milk tea with boba! My new favorite drink…“

“There are varieties of delicious breads that you can try and all very fresh“

“I had a late breakfast here the other day, and it was exactly what I had in mind. The food was absolutely delicious! They ensured that I had everything I needed, and my coffee mug was always full.

I’m not a picky person when it comes to interior or exterior design, or even the type of music is playing. I only care about the food and service, and they did great 5/5!“

“So glad I discovered this place during my stay near Asilomar Conference center and beach. They are located in the Lodge for Asilomar, an easy walk on their trails, and I enjoyed morning lattes and quiche, and evening wine and sunset views from the Lodge deck. Lovely.“

“Love broccoli cheese soup!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The falafel wrap was the best I've ever had!“

“The menu had a nice variety to select from. We enjoyed an order of fries, the Mahi Mahi, a burger and the Burrata Salad with salmon added. All of the food was delicious and the view was gorgeous. We had the perfect view to watch the full moon rise.“

“Tidal was a Starbucks alternative, since we wanted to try something new. Oatmeal latte was excellent! The egg wrap was hot and delicious. The fruit was fresh. I recommend it. 👌“